MPR News host Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence from her role after recently being diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer, the station announced Monday.

"Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words," MPR News wrote on social media. "Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery."

Davis, a long-time voice in Twin Cities television and radio, joined MPR News in 2018 after 12 years with WCCO-TV.

She hosts MPR News with Angela Davis weekdays at 9 a.m., bringing listeners conversations on a broad range of topics related to life in Minnesota.

Rochester-based MPR News reporter Catharine Richert took over the program Monday as guest host.

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